Offshore
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
Contact number
+1 345 949 2648About
Provided by Campbells
Firm Overview:
Campbells is a leading full service offshore law firm established in 1970. From their offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong they provide comprehensive corporate and litigation advice and services to clients worldwide in relation to Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law. Campbells is regularly trusted to advise some of the most prominent names in finance, investment and insurance and is frequently involved in the largest and most complex transactions, disputes and insolvencies in both jurisdictions.
Campbells' legal team is internationally recognised for its expertise by leading directories and trade publications and is also proud to be actively involved in the development of legislation, sitting on critical government legislative committees. Campbells is a member of the international legal networks Meritas and World Law Group.
Chambers Review
Campbells has an established team of specialists advising on corporate, finance and dispute resolution matters. The team is well equipped to undertake listings, M&A transactions, and fund formation and restructuring matters. It also demonstrates strength on the dispute resolution front, handling restructuring and insolvency cases as well as disputes arising from transactions. Campbells provides Cayman Islands and BVI advice to a number of financial institutions, investment groups and private equity firms.
Work Highlights
- Campbells acted as Bermuda counsel to Maso Capital with regard to the litigation arising out of the 2021 restructuring of the Jardine Matheson group. The litigation concerned the fair value of shares held by Maso Capital in Jardine Strategic that were compulsorily acquired.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Many of the matters involved complex cross-border issues and, on occasion, unique issues not previously encountered. They have shown creativity and strong strategic skills in addressing those issues."
"The team's strengths are ease of dealing, open and straightforward communication, responsiveness, and creative and innovative problem-solving."
"Many of the matters involved complex cross-border issues and, on occasion, unique issues not previously encountered. They have shown creativity and strong strategic skills in addressing those issues."
"The team's strengths are ease of dealing, open and straightforward communication, responsiveness, and creative and innovative problem-solving."
Notable Practitioners
Shaun Folpp is the managing partner of Campbells' Hong Kong office and has considerable experience handling BVI and Cayman aspects of general commercial, financial services and trust dispute cases. He also handles liquidation and take-private mandates.
"He grasps difficult questions and concepts quickly and is able to provide commercially viable and creative solutions within short time frames. His advice seems invariable correct."
"He brings years of experience and always adds a magic sprinkle on top."
Jenny Nip heads the firm's PRC group. Sought after by PRC companies from a wide range of industries, she offers advice on IPO, corporate M&A and financing matters.
"Her language capabilities, experience assisting clients in mainland China and ability to lead and coordinate different teams within the firm, helped single her out as the go-to person."
Robert Searle focuses on advising asset management firms and fund managers on fund formation and restructuring mandates, as well as acting on financing mandates. He is based in Hong Kong and is particularly adept at handling Cayman Islands mandates.
"Robert Searleis familiar with how we work; he is generally available and responds promptly with helpful advice and input."
"Robert Searle is a strong lawyer with excellent sophistication and commercial vision."
Jane Hale stands out for her noticeable experience in representing creditors and lenders in disputes arising from distressed situations. She also frequently acts for companies in restructurings and insolvencies.
"Jane isn't afraid to advise on areas of uncertainty and is willing to work with clients and other advisors to achieve the right outcome."
"Jane Hale is a relentless, strategic and responsive lawyer."
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Campbells
Asia-Pacific Region